Aircraft noise around Kansas City International (MCI) and the downtown airport is regulated by the FAA and the KC Aviation Department, not city ordinance, and KC cannot impose curfews or flight restrictions.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Platte County and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) are both operated by the Kansas City Aviation Department. Under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) and FAA preemption, the city cannot impose mandatory nighttime curfews, flight path changes, or operational noise limits on either facility. MCI's location in rural Platte County was chosen in part to keep aircraft noise away from dense residential areas, and most overflight affects Platte County communities such as Parkville, Riverside, and parts of Northmoor. The downtown airport (MKC) serves general aviation and corporate jets along the Missouri River and overflies portions of the Northeast and River Market neighborhoods. The Aviation Department runs a voluntary noise abatement program and accepts noise complaints through its website. Part 150 noise contour studies are periodically conducted. Homes within the 65 DNL contour may be eligible for sound insulation assistance depending on program funding. Aircraft noise complaints should go to the Aviation Department, not the police.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Kansas City code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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